I have no sleeping problems. Every night when it is time for me to slumber off I just look forward to it. Perhaps it is my habits that decide the quality of my sleep. Here I would like to share with you a few tips to sleep well at night:
1. Sleep and wake up at the same time: It is my habit to go to bed between 10 and 11 at night and I wake up between 6 and 7 in the morning. The regular sleeping and awakening pattern will set my biological clock in auto mode.
2. Regular exercise: I jog regularly around 6 in the evening about three times a week. The physical routines help me to sleep better.
3. Turn the light off: When I go to bed the room is pitch-dark. This will also help me to fall asleep faster.
4. Your bed: Don't use your bed for anything else. I don't. I only use it to sleep at night. That's another good habit.
5. A light snack: I have a habit of munching a few biscuits or something light to eat and a cup of Milo before I go to sleep. I don't take coffee anymore. Not that I can't go to sleep but a cup of Milo is healthier. Perhaps you can try something else to help you to sleep better. Get a cup of warm milk which contains trytophan, a substance that induces you to sleep.
6. No noise during sleeping time: It helps me to sleep better in a quiet room.
There is no TV or hi-fi in the room.
7. Sleeping rituals: What do you do before you go to bed? My habit is to do a little bit of reading. Just a few minutes of reading will put me in a sleepy mood.
8. End the day well: Make sure that there is no outstanding issues for the day to bother you at night. And you have already written in your to-do-list for any pending matters. It helps.
9. Wear comfortable clothing: Usually I'll put on a T-shirt and short pants when it is a warm night. During the North East Monsoon in December I will wear a pair of long trousers to sleep.
10. Avoid stimulants: Beverages such as tea and coffee interfere with your sleep. Stay away from them in the evening.
Go to bed early and get up early; the early bird catches the best worm, there goes the saying. Good night and sleep well.
Charles Chua C K devotes his time to writing articles about his past experiences relating to health, career, money, home, relationships, education, happiness, Feng Shui, writing and more. The aim of his articles is to share useful tips about life with his readers. Please visit his blog at allaboutlivingwithlife.blogspot.com
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